Textbook recommendations for General Physics I

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The discussion revolves around recommendations for textbooks to support learning in General Physics I, specifically a non-calculus course using Giancoli's 6th edition. Participants are seeking additional resources that include problem sets to enhance their understanding of the material.

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  • Participants share various textbook recommendations, discussing their usefulness and relevance to the course material. There is an emphasis on finding resources that provide additional problems and conceptual clarity.

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Participants mention the specific course structure and the need for resources that align with a non-calculus physics curriculum. There is also a reference to finding affordable options for textbooks.

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Sorry if this topic has been covered before or if I'm posting it in the wrong section. I'm new to the forum.

I am about to start General Physics 1 this summer (start date June 3rd) and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for additional textbooks to purchase that could really help with the material and in addition provide additonal problem sets. The text my class is going to be using GIANCOLI 6th edition. This is the non-calculus physics class (if that makes any sense). I also picked up a book called 3,000 solved problems in physics, but I want more books on the subject.

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Thanks Ben..
 


Physics by Cutnell & Johnson
College Physics by Serway et al.
College Physics by Knight et al.
Conceptual Physics by Hewitt

If you get really stuck on the concepts, the three books that got me through university physics:

Physics Demystified by Stan Gibilisco
The Cartoon Guide to Physics by Larry Gonick with Art Huffman
REA's Problem Solvers- Physics

I hope these prove of some use. Good luck!
 


aminas said:
Physics by Cutnell & Johnson
College Physics by Serway et al.
College Physics by Knight et al.
Conceptual Physics by Hewitt

If you get really stuck on the concepts, the three books that got me through university physics:

Physics Demystified by Stan Gibilisco
The Cartoon Guide to Physics by Larry Gonick with Art Huffman
REA's Problem Solvers- Physics

I hope these prove of some use. Good luck!

Thanks! I'm going to try and pick up these books today.
 


Well the last three, I found them at my local barnes and nobles.

Thanks again aminas.
 


Check betterworldbooks.com for inexpensive used copies and free shipping. I looked for two of those titles and found both there.

I teach a high school course from Hewitt with substantial success.
 

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